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posted 8/7/08

Section Leader Positions Available

Bradley Hills Presbyterian Church
6601 Bradley Boulevard
Bethesda, MD 20817

1 professional bass and 1 professional tenor are needed to supplement the chancel choir of approximately 20 singers, consisting of volunteers and a paid quartet. Section leaders must have excellent sight-reading skills and be able to blend into a choral sound. Previous church choir experience is desirable.

Pay is $75 per call. Rehearsals are on Thursday evenings from 8:00-9:30 p.m. There is one Sunday morning service at 10:30 a.m., with occasional additional services throughout the year. The choir sings from September to May.

For an audition or more information, please contact Kyle Babin, Acting Director of Music, at 301-365-2850, ext. 503, or at kbabin@bradleyhillschurch.org.

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posted 8/7/08

The Universalist National Memorial Church of DC is looking for SATB Soloists/Section Leaders

Rehearsal - Wednesday, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Sunday - One service at 11:00 am with warm up at 10:00-10:40
Fee $300 per month September-June…also solos as needed July and August at a special rate. Weddings and funerals by request. Solo and small ensemble opportunities will be abundant. Enjoy excellent music (from Bach to Gospel) and great fellowship. Also volunteers of all voices wanted.

Contact Marguerite Bogle office@universalist.org

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posted 8/3/08

St. Stephen Martyr Catholic Church is seeking Sopranos, Altos, Tenors and Basses for its fully professional chamber ensemble, the Schola Cantorum for the new choral season. Vocal flexibility and informed stylistic sensitivity should be strong. Ability to render music at first reading is a must.

Call is 10am on Sunday morning. Rehearsal is after Eucharist from 12:15 - 1:45. The stipend is $120 for rehearsal/eucharist.

For more information or to set up an audition, contact Christopher Candela at 202-785-0982, ext. 28.

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posted 8/2/08

Two positions open for tenors at St. Paul's Episcopal, Rock Creek Parish in Washington, DC
Challenging and rewarding positions for singers with first-class musical and sight-reading ability.
The choir is an eight-voiced, all-professional group singing a repertoire encompassing the full spectrum of Anglican music and Renaissance polyphony.
Rehearsal is 90 minutes prior to each service.
Current rate of compensation is $100 per call - an appropriate increase is anticipated in the coming season.
The choir currently sings weekly on Sunday morning and at Choral Evensong twice each month plus additional seasonal services during the year.

St Paul's is the oldest parish church in Washington. The historic church building has undergone complete restoration and boasts one of the finest acoustics for choral singing in the area.

Further details from B, Michael Parrish; 202-726-2080 ext 11, or BMichaelParrish@aol.com.

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posted 8/2/08

All Souls Episcopal Church, Washington, DC

SATB Section Leader Positions from September 2008

All Souls Memorial Episcopal Church, 2300 Cathedral Avenue, NW, is seeking four section leaders from September 2008. There is a Sung Mass on Sundays at 11:00am, where worship follows the form and traditions of the Book of Common Prayer (Rite One). The repertoire embraces a wide range of Anglican music, from plainsong to modern.

Services begin on the Sunday closest to Labor Day (September 7th in 2008) and continue until Trinity Sunday. There are additional services for Advent, All Souls, Christmas, Holy Week and Easter. Rehearsals take place before the service from 9:15–10:45am and after it from 12:30-1:00pm. Approximately four extra rehearsals will be called during the year on either Saturday mornings or Sunday afternoons in preparation for special services: advance notice will be given and attendance will be required.

Remuneration for Sunday mornings is $100. Extra rehearsals and services will be paid at $50 per call.

The successful applicants will be excellent readers with advanced and flexible vocal and personal skills. As section leaders, the singers will provide leadership and sensitive support to the experienced, amateur choir members; they will sing a wide range of music with appropriate vocal style and awareness of good performing practice. Frequent opportunities will exist for the section leaders to sing as soloists and as a consort, often a cappella. Reliable, prompt attendance and careful preparation are essential. Singers will be required to provide substitutes for any absences, for which advance notice must be given.

All Souls offers a friendly, diverse and welcoming congregation. The congregation and rector are both knowledgeable about and appreciative of music of a high standard. All Souls has recently appointed Philip Cave as Director of Music, who brings with him wide experience as a singer and choir-trainer, and the church hopes that its music will continue to draw people into the community of All Souls.

Further information about the church is available at www.allsoulsdc.org; prospective singers are invited to contact Philip Cave for further information by e-mail at allsouls1@aol.com or by phone (202 232-4244). See also www.philipcave.net

Download complete details here

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posted 7/30/08

Tenor

Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle (R.C.) 1725 Rhode Island Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036

There is currently an opening for one Tenor in the Schola Cantorum of the cathedral. Schola members sing for both the 10:00am (Latin) and 11:30am (English) Sunday Eucharists. Because of the nature of the music (Gregorian chant, renaissance polyphony and later anthems), and amount of repertoire each week (the equivalence of six anthems each week), prospective singers must have significant adult choral experience, excellent sight-reading skills, and a pleasant, agile voice. The commitment of time and focused energy is significant, particularly at Christmas and Holy Week. Extra singing opportunities include Archdiocesan liturgies and civic and community functions (annual Red Mass, state funerals) and concerts. Professionals sing with 11 other professionals and up to 12 auditioned volunteers.
Season: August 27 – January 11, February 11 – June 14.
Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings, 6:45pm – 8:45pm.
$150 typical week (1 rehearsal, 2 services) $50 per call beyond typical
Contact Tom Stehle tstehle@stmatthewscathedral.org , Pastoral Associate for Liturgy and Director of Music Ministries, or call 202-587-5141.

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posted 7/25/08

1 Tenor Section / 1 Bass Section Leader

Preferably Jewish, but all are welcome to apply

Fee Offered: $50 per call

Repertoire: Contemporary Jewish Choral Music

Location: Temple Beth Ami, 14330 Travilah Rd. Rockville MD 20850

Schedule:
All rehearsals 7:15pm-9:15pm

Dates: August 6, 13, 20, 27 (Wednesdays)
September W 3, Tu 9, Th 18, Tu 23, Su 28

Performance Services: September M 29 (Rosh Hashanah Evening 8pm-10pm)

Extra Reh: Oct 5 Sunday (Time TBA)

Yom Kipur Presentation: Thursday 9 (2-2:30)

Contact: Alexander Kugler, AlexanderKugler@Gmail.com or 847.877.6157

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posted 7/8/08

Tenor Soloist

Vienna Presbyterian Church
124 Park Street NE
Vienna, VA 22180

Salary: $1000 a month, ten month contract September through June

Position: Tenor section leader, soloist, good reader. Ability to conduct and lead sectionals a plus
Responsibilities: Two Sunday services, Thursday night rehearsals 7 to 9 PM, three Saturday morning choir retreats, three special concerts a year
Able and willing to work around individuals professional schedule

Contact: Lance Vining, Director of Music, (703) 938-9050, lancevining@comcast.net and Artistic Director and Conductor for the Oratorio Society of Virginia in Charlottesville

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posted 7/4/08

Assistant Music Director/Male Section Leader Needed

Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church
9200 Kentsdale Drive
Potomac, MD 20854

Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church of Potomac, Maryland, is seeking an Assistant Choir Director/Male Section leader. Qualified person would direct the Bell Choir and a Seasonal Children’s Choir, sing with the parish choir for two services on Sundays and assist with conducting the Parish Choir. Additionally, person would serve as Tenor/Baritone section leader in a 6 voice schola at third service on Sunday. A cooperative approach to music-making is a must, as is attendance on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Holy Week. Wednesday choir and bell choir rehearsals occur during Choir Season. Bells ring one service once a month. Instrumental experience a plus. 20 hours a week. Compensation based on experience. Send letter of interest and resume to Jayne Traynor Rose, Pastoral Associate for Liturgy and Music at jrose@olom.org.

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posted 6/5/08

The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is seeking exceptional musicians (S,A,CT,T,B) to be dedicated members of the Choir of the Basilica. As the resident choir of the Basilica, the 18-20 voice-choir is responsible for performing at Solemn Mass and Solemnities throughout the year. The choir is also involved in one to two recording projects each year and is planning tour (expenses paid) to Italy, November 21-28, 2008 and will perform as part of the International Festival of Sacred Music held each year in Rome, perform a concert at Santa Maria Maggiore and sing at Solemn Mass at St. Peter’s in the presence of the Basilica chapter.

Choir rehearsals are held each Thursday evening from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Solemn Mass on Sunday is at noon and is preceded by a 10:30 a.m. rehearsal.

Stipends for choral positions are $65 -$95 per call. Opportunities for solo and cantor work are available as well and provide additional income. Positions are for the choral season beginning in September 2008.

Singers are expected to have vocal training, choral experience and excellent sight-reading ability. For additional information, or to schedule an audition, contact Dr. Peter Latona, Director of Music at pjl@bnsic.org or by calling 202-281-0618.

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posted 5/28/08

TENOR soloist/section leader needed

Saint Mark Presbyterian, Rockville (Old Georgetown and Rt. 270)

Rehearsal: Thursdays, 7:30 - 9:00pm, September-June
Service: Sundays, 11:00am (meet 10:30am)
Varied repertoire. Good sightreading abilities required.
$65-75/appearance

Contact Jeff Doenges, Director of Music, at 301.571-1711 jjdoenges@aol.com
Paid quartet leads a choir of 14 appreciative, friendly volunteers

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posted 5/19/08

TWO CANTORS NEEDED (any voice part)

Resurrection of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church, Laurel, Maryland

Each cantor will sing 4 Masses a month on alternating weekends. The Mass
schedule is Saturday 4pm and Sunday 8am & 10am. The cantor's individual
schedule and monthly stipend will be discussed with the Music Director.
Each singer should have experience with the Catholic liturgy and familiar
with GIA and Praise and Worship music. We are looking to hire energetic and
prayerful song leaders that truly believe in congregational singing.

Opportunities for Holy Days, weddings and funerals are available.

Contact our Music Director, Michael Ruzicki, at
Michael@resurrectionofourlord.com

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posted 4/10/08

Historic Washington Street United Methodist Church, located in the heart of Old Town Alexandria, is in need of an Tenor Section Leader for the Chancel Choir. Washington Street Church has a history of performing fine traditional choral repertoire. We seek someone who has a good choral sound, has strong sight reading skills, is dependable and easy to work with. Commitment is Thursday evening rehearsals from 7:45-9:30 and one Sunday morning service at 11am with rehearsal at 10am. Rehearsals are September through the end of May and Sundays only for June and July. Pay is $50/call or approximately $4,750 annually. Please contact Victoria Shields, Minister of Music at victoria@wsumc.com or at the church 703-836-4324.